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FPI on the Day for Ozone Layer: Concise Solution Makes Big Progress
September 16th, World Ozone Day, is also known as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
The ozone layer is the second layer of the stratosphere, which is the mass of protective gases clinging to our planet. Protecting the ozone layer is for the good of every creature on the planet because of its great capability in trapping ultraviolet radiation (UV light), which may damage DNA molecules, causing severe life-mattered issues.
However, the development of technology and industries have damaged the important layer, leading to the “ozone hole.” According to some studies and measurements, the ozone hole is the reason for the soaring skin cancer cases and the warmer climate. Many people are confused about ozone pollution despite many calls for protecting the ozone layer, questioning whether ozone in its core is good or bad. They are different.
Ozone Layer & Ozone Pollution: Is it the Two Sides of the Same Coin?
First, we should figure out the concepts. Most atmospheric ozone is concentrated in a layer in the stratosphere. The ozone molecules in the layer are constantly formed and destroyed in the stratosphere, and its total amount has remained relatively stable. The ozone hole, which havoc people for decades, has been mitigated as new cooling system replacing the one that uses the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), a major culprit for the environmental issue.
However, ozone pollution refers to the emission of NOx and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which will become high-concentrated ozone, Peroxyacyl nitrates(PAN), and other secondary pollutants after a series of reactions to the external environments. This kind of ozone is a strong irritant, which will damage one’s respiratory system, central nervous system, eyes, and skin. Such pollution causes more harm than good.
Put another way, measuring the ozone emission is a necessity for air quality monitoring. Therefore, governments from all around the world have been wrestling with the issue. As the world’s leading monitoring equipment provider, FPI will offer an inclusive solution to aid governments.
The Monitoring Equipment FPI Can Provide
Comprehensive and real-time measurement is the first step toward solving the environmental issue.
1.AQMS-300 Ozone Analyzer
The analyzer, applied with UV photometric absorption technology, can measure ambient O3 concentration at the PPB level. Here are its features:
· Accurate: direct UV absorption with reference comparison (equipped with ozone scrubber that is filled with MnO2 as the catalyst)
· Trust-worthy: compliance with US EPA equivalent method
· User-friendly: big screen applied
· Multi-tasking allowable: software in control
2.AQMS-350 Chemiluminescence Method Ozone Analyzer (O3)
The AQMS-350, harnessing chemiluminescence technology, is used to detect and evaluate the O3 concentration level, which is one of the environmental air quality parameters (SO2, NO2, CO, O3, PM2.5, and PM10). This analyzer can measure the concentration of O3 at the PPB~PPM level, with strong anti-interference capability, high repeatability, and accuracy. The analyzer also has the following features:
· Intelligent: allowing to check the running status based on the calibration data and alarms.
· Time-saving: supporting classified remote access, operation, check, and software upgrading.
· Highly capable and reliable.
Besides, FPI can provide calibrators and mobile monitoring vehicles to form a more comprehensive monitoring network, which has wined much applause and approval from governments and institutions.
Conclusion
Seeing the extreme weather, a growing number of extinct animals, and rare diseases emerging, solving the burning environmental issue should be on the top of the working agenda. FPI wants to shoulder its social responsibility and make every effort to alleviate the issue, to create a better habitable environment for all.
FPI -- says on World Ozone Day.
